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Understanding the Different Types of Sweat Glands in the Human Body
TLDR The podcast episode explores the two types of sweat glands in the human body, eccrine and apocrine, and their respective functions. It also discusses rare conditions such as chromidrosis and Alien Hand Syndrome, as well as treatment options for chromidrosis.
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The podcast episode titled "Can you sweat colors?" discusses the different types of sweat glands in the human body.
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There are two types of sweat glands in the human body, eccrine and apocrine, and they serve different functions.
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Chrome hydrosis is a rare condition where sweat is colored, usually yellow, green, blue, black, or brown, due to a type of oxidized fat called lipofuskin.
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Apocrine chromydrosis is a condition where sweat is colored due to a foreign object or dye that is ingested and gets into the sweat glands, while acronchromydrosis is when pigmented sweat is produced but not from lipofuscans.
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Alien Hand Syndrome is a rare condition where the brain doesn't produce enough of a specific protein, causing both hands to mimic each other's movements.
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The treatment options for chromidrosis include discontinuing the consumption of the food that is causing the discoloration, as well as using a cream containing capsaicin to block the neurotransmitter substance P and reduce sweating.
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Botulinum toxin can be used to treat chromidrosis by affecting the neurotransmitters involved in sweating, but expressing the glands is a temporary and unpleasant treatment option.
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The hosts discuss a listener's correction regarding the distinction between puritans and pilgrims, and express confusion about the details.
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